Ingredients

All traditional cosmos are made with roughly the same ingredients. Here's what you'll need for this cosmopolitan cocktail:

Vodka
Use high quality vodka for the most drinkable results.

Lime Juice
Fresh lime juice is best. Don't throw that peel away! You can use it as a garnish.

Triple Sec
Triple sec adds sweet, citrusy flavor and tones down the taste of the vodka.

Cranberry Juice
You can use bottled or fresh cranberry juice. If the finished cocktail is too strong, you can add more juice to taste.

Description

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below – but here's what you can expect when you make this perfect cosmopolitan cocktail:

Combine vodka, lime juice, triple sec, and cranberry juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover, shake, and strain into a cosmopolitan or martini glass.